Flight Release

Question 1

When do we need a takeoff alternate?

Answer 1

Anytime weather conditions at the departure airport are below the lowest CAT I approach minimums for the runways in use

Question 2

Does CAT II make any difference when determine if a takeoff alternate is required?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

When do we need a destination alternate?

Answer 3

Always, UNLESS the destination weather will be aft least 2000 ft ceiling, 3 SM visibility for a time period of at least 1 hour before and after ETA at destination.

Question 4

What kind of weather do I need at the takeoff alternate?

Answer 4

Derived alternate weather minimums.
Either:
At least ONE operational navigation facility providing a straight-in precision or non-precision approach procedure. Ceiling = Cat I HAT (or HAA as applicable for approach) + 400 Ft. Visibility Cat 1 mins + 1 mile
-OR-
At least TWO nav facilities, EACH providing precision or non-precision approaches to DIFFERENCE, SUITABLE runways. Ceiling = the HIGHER HAT of the two approaches + 200 ft, Visibility the HIGHER Cat 1 mins + 1/2 mile.

Question 5

Is the 4,600 pound fuel requirement for the 200 flap AD Gate Fuel or Takeoff Fuel?

Answer 5

Takeoff Fuel.

Question 6

When you enter the FLEX Temperature, if the N1 is too low, how do you fix it?

Answer 6

Select a LOWER assumed temperature

Question 7

Can we ever takeoff over the MFPTW?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What are some of the ways max flight plan takeoff weight is determined?

Answer 8

Considers MTOW, MLDW + planned fuel burn.

Question 9

What does Bleeds Open mean?

Answer 9

Engines supplying bleed air to the air conditioning system for takeoff

Question 10

When are reduced thrust/FLE takeoffs prohibited

Answer 10

• Anti-skid inoperative
• Contaminated Runway
• Aircraft has been de-iced
• Wing adn/or cowl anti-icing bleeds are in use
• Warnings of wind shear or downdrafts have been forecast
• Engine cannot achieve full-rated thrust
• Special departure procedure specifies full thrust fo takeoff

Question 11

Can we burn through a thousand pounds of tanker fuel before takeoff in the 900?

Answer 11

We must have the stated min fuel for takeoff. Tanker fuel is the amount of fuel above minimum that is NOT required, but carried due to cost savings and economics.

Question 12

What are some of the times you will see Fuel in the “Hold” column?

Answer 12

The amount of fuel specified for holding depending on weather, ATC delays etc. If holding fuel not required zero (0)is entered un fuel and time.

Question 13

What are some of the things included in the takeoff fuel?

Answer 13

T/O fuel is the sum of BURN + RESERVE + ALT/MSAP + HOLDING

Question 14

What is the tolerance between Ramp Fuel and Fuel on Board?

Answer 14

+/- 300 lbs. A variance of Ramp Fuel is allowed but never less than Min Takeoff Fuel plus Taxi Fuel

Question 15

If we add a Takeoff Alternate to the flight in the 700/900, does that change our takeoff fuel

Answer 15

Usually not. Since the TOA (within one hour from the departure airport based on normal cruise speed in still air with one engine inoperative - 300 nm) is usually closer than the destination, the existing fuel requirements to get to the destination will cover the fuel requirements to get to the TOA